New Battlefields/Old Laws: Crisis Management in Times of Transition

New Battlefields/Old Laws: Crisis Management in Times of Transition

The battlefield has grown geographically broader in recent years, with conflicts spilling over national boundaries. At the same time, the distinction between peace and war has eroded. Terrorism, in particular, features in both peace and war under quite similar forms. Peace time crises – be they national security crises, health emergencies, natural disasters or financial crises – increasingly trigger issues not that different from those encountered in times of war. This workshop looks at the reasons for this change, the extent of crisis management by various actors, and the crises' local and global repercussions. Questions of authority, legitimacy, and decision-making in times of governmental transitions will be examined as part of this year's workshop.

Co-Chair: Prof. William C. Banks, Founding Director, Institute for National Security & Counter Terrorism (INSCT) and Professor of Law & Public Administration and International Affairs, Syracuse University & Member of the Professional Advisory Board, ICT, IDC Herzliya, United States of America